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For reference, discarding took about 4.5 months in my 1400 sq foot home and two storage sheds. I have started working on deep cleaning, upgrading necessary yet ugly items, and storage/organizing. I expect this to take another two months. I am watching "Clean My Space" and "Home Organizing by Alejandra.tv" channels on YouTube now to help with the process.

I am trying to keep in mind getting products out of original packaging, if possible, to limit exposure to constant advertising in my home. I am choosing to spend quite a bit on higher quality products that I love and expect to last many years. Fortunately, I have a budget that allows for some luxuries.

Bedroom

I started with my closet and these great baskets from the container store http://www.containerstore.com/s/whitewash-rattan-bins/d?productId=10037633&q=Large%20Rattan%20Bin%20Whitewash. The closet has a built in shoe organizer and I used my label maker to indicate what style shoes go on which shelf – heels, sandals, sneakers, flats and boots. I also labeled the shelf for each basket. Clothes hangers are all white. They used to be all kinds of colors, and I realized that white is more calming. I am now using these for my socks and undies since konmari folding did not quite work for me on those items http://www.amazon.com/MIU-COLOR-Collapsible-Underwear-Organizer/dp/B009A3HTXY. The folding works great for most of my other clothes. I am still pondering how to organize the nightstand drawers.

Kitchen

I bought a couple of 10" bamboo lazy susans for keeping my oils and vinegars organized in my cabinets. I bought some refrigerator organization units from InterDesign and the Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce savers. I intend to get Oxo food storage containers for dry goods.
I upgraded to these measuring spoons http://www.amazon.com/Cuisipro-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Spoon/dp/B00004SU1I and these measuring cups http://www.amazon.com/Sagler-Measuring-Piece-Heavy-duty-Stainless/dp/B00V5EFWTO.

When I was discarding in my kitchen I found I did not really love my dinnerware so I got this set http://www.amazon.com/Corelle-Coordinates-18-Piece-Dinnerware-Service/dp/B00R790CLY plus matching lunch sized plates. I love the simple clean lines and the durability of the product. I downsized from a 12 person setting to 6 and it is great.

Bath

Have not done much here yet. I don’t have much need for storage organization in the cabinets. Still considering what I want to do with the drawers. Right now the drawers are still organized with small cardboard boxes from Glossybox, a cut down cereal box, and an empty jigsaw puzzle box. I upgraded my plunger and brush to nice stainless steel containers, and got a toilet paper holder that matches them http://www.amazon.com/Home-Basics-Vented-Stainless-Toilet/dp/B00JB20IDW.

Laundry

I replaced my bulky plastic basket with this http://www.amazon.com/Bajer-Design-Marketing-5234-Basket/dp/B0010KZCFC. It now hangs on a Command Hook next to the washer.

Car

I have repacked the car kit and 72 hour emergency kits in these for my car and my son's car. ttp://www.amazon.com/TrunkCratePro-Best-Premium-Trunk-Organizer/dp/B01AHK0J9Y. We live in an area prone to natural disasters so I like to be prepared wherever we are. I bought a car trash container (http://www.amazon.com/Highland-1932600-Car-Trash-Keeper/dp/B0027QWNGO) and created a little kit in a ziplock bag in the glovebox with essentials. Also, found tissues in a round container that fits perfectly in the door cup holder. I also bought a set of matching reusable grocery bags (http://www.amazon.com/ReBagMe-Reusable-Grocery-Reinforced-Handles/dp/B00Y17OIR4) so I don’t have the mismatched set. Finally, I have these on order (http://www.amazon.com/Car-Hammer-Seatbelt-Emergency-Must-Have/dp/B00CB8WM2S). Not organization related, just something I have been thinking that I needed for safety.

Purse

I reassessed what is in my purse. I used a couple small cosmetics bags that I had on hand and now have many things I wished I had at various times. Everything is neatly organized and I know exactly what is in there and why I have it. Everything from safety pins, to pen and notebook (http://www.amazon.com/Marble-Composition-Books-Notebooks-Green/dp/B00WRDIS9I), to a tiny flashlight, a granola bar in case I am out and hungry, a tide stain remover pen, a tiny Band-Aid package, tiny measuring tape (http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-115-10-Foot-4-Inch-PowerLock/dp/B00009OYGH), my phone, my wallet, and my keys are always on the little hook. Not exactly Konmari minimalism, but those are all things that I wished I had at various times and I am happy that I will not be caught without again. It is a medium size purse, packed just right, with stuff easily accessible.

Home office

I have not done much there yet, but this drawer organizer is working pretty well http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-Regeneration-Deep-Drawer-Organizer-21864/dp/B002JG48R4.

Command center

I am currently working on a “Command Center” to keep clutter off the kitchen counter. I have not purchased anything for that yet. I am writing down ideas, measuring, and considering products. http://thehappyhousie.porch.com/20-fabulous-command-centers-to-get-your-life-completely-organized/

Other random stuff:

I moved my CDs into a holder http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DVDW-92-Capacity-Classic/dp/B00005ATMD and they now live on a Command Hook in my car. For movies I transferred them to these Sleeves http://www.amazon.com/Atlantic-74604729-Movie-Sleeves/dp/B002JR2V7C and they now live in a small drawer in my living room. I tossed the packaging because it was bulky and does not give me joy.

I am using these in my linen closet http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-STO-02986-Nested-Woven-Esspresso. This box for my jewelry http://www.amazon.com/Black-Leather-Jewelry-Travel-Case/dp/B0006JCGUM.

Not related to organizing, but I am loving these brushes for getting tiny spaces clean. So much better than an old toothbrush. http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Clean-Brush/dp/B003M8GMS6

If you made it this far, congrats. Something that I have noticed is that I can now shop with confidence, I can easily toss or donate the old unloved items, and I am organized enough to return those few items that don’t work as well as I hoped. My home feels much more open and inviting. I know where everything is and my clear vision is starting to come to fruition.

Welcome! I open all my steels simply they look to good to be covered by j.cards and stickers from the retailers. Also digital codes and the discs are inside and most movies I have steelbooks of I enjoy watching again. Very few of mine are still wrapped.

I put mine in plastic sleeves/bags (very cheap but definitely not most elegant option) I got on amazon but am currently looking in hard plastic options. retro protection seems to have some good ones.

If you buy multiple editions of the same title it’s gonna come down to how much you like the different editions and what your wallet says. I for example thinking about getting another blade runner 2049 just bc of the design and also replaced my kingsman steelbook for a newly released design and sold my previous one.

When you start looking at premium retailers (like manta labs or blu fans) you should check if it’s a WEA (world exclusive art - only available from one retailer) or WWA (world wide art - available from multiple retailers). They usually release 3 or 4 versions that mainly differ by the (Lenticular)slipcover and which format is inside (4K/2D/3D/digital). They also release a “1-click” that’s all versions of one release combined. So most often 3/4 times the same steelbook with 3 different slipcovers (of course there are always exceptions). The best chance to get one of those premium releases is through group buys in various forums (here on reddit, highdefninja, mediapsychos,...).

Here you can find some more“steelbook terms” explained.

Oh and if you like to display your steelbooks, solutions including magnets look really awesome!

Hope that helps! pm if you have any other questions.

The reasons that show homes look great is that they're very minimalistic compared to a normal home. There's no daily clutter. And that shit just ain't happening around here.

Purging unnecessary stuff did help me a lot (we also had to downsize to a much smaller space so we had had no choice).

Small ideas that may help free up space: rid yourself of physical media. We went from seven bookshelves to two. I cried. A huge part of my identity was tied to being a reader. I liked being surrounded by my "conquests" and the knowledge contained therein. I got over it by realizing that getting rid of the books doesn't erase the fact that I've read them. We only kept what was most treasured, and I consoled myself by the fact that if I felt like I made a mistake sometime in the future I could always buy another copy. It's been four years and I've only just now asked for a replacement as a Christmas gift (the Anne of Green Gables series).

I did the same for my massive DVD collection. My first longtime boyfriend and I would go to Best Buy on "dates" and buy each other movies. Even after we broke up I carried on the tradition of buying almost every movie that caught my fancy. Now with all the streaming services and cable I hardly ever watched a physical copy. I sold my DVD collection except for a few favorites. I've replaced only my Indiana Jones box set. If you don't want to get rid of things, consider getting a big disc binder. My SIL just did this (she's a huge movie hoarder- this girl still has a VHS player and tapes). She trimmed the cover pictures down to size and recycled the rest of the packaging.

For my cds, I ripped all of those to my laptop and sold the real copies. I will burn a cd if I get a hair in my butt and want to listen to it in the car.

A big issue in my home was clothes. Specifically, my husband's. He was a passive/lazy hoarder when I first met him. Had no problems living in domestic squalor. Clothes were all over his bedroom floor, in his dresser, in his bedroom closet and in the TWO other bedroom closets. He was the characterture bachelor who would buy more socks instead of doing laundry. Plus, his dad would always buy him a shirt from everywhere dad traveled, so he had like 30 shirts he never wore but felt guilty about getting rid of (those shirts actually made the big move with us. Finally donated them after trying on each one and taking a photo of the front and back). Anyway, I got so frustrated with all of these unnecessary clothes that I forced him to basically put on a fashion show. Anything that he didn't like or didn't fit correctly got put into a donation bag. I made sure his front-pleated khakis went into the bag also lol.

My own clothes are hard to give up because I don't have a lot of nice stuff. But I try to hold myself to the same standards. I'm actually due for a wardrobe purge. Anything I haven't worn in the last year needs to go. It either is too small now or I never really liked how it looked on me. Graphic tees are my kryptonite. I've started to cut the pictures off the front and only save those. I know it's wasteful (because now no one can wear it), but I'm saving them to make a quilt in the future. I just need to learn how to operate a sewing machine... 😆 But even so, the fronts take up much less room than the entire shirt.

Kid clothes are out of control. I try to have some delineation between "home clothes" and "school clothes" but everything gets beat to shit anyway so I feel like it's a losing battle. If something is stained (and I can't get it out on the first try) or torn beyond an easy repair, I toss it. Otherwise it's just taking up space. Staying on top of clothes they've grown out off is hard. I try to do a biannual audit twice a year- after Christmas and after birthday.

When it comes to papers, anything that can be done electronically should be done electronically. I also do autopay wherever I can. Staying on top of my mail has helped a lot. I go from my mailbox straight to my recycle bin. If I want to look at the grocery store circular, I do it right there. Stuff that needs to be paid gets put on my desk, stuff that needs to be filed goes into the "to be filed" bin which I do maybe once every two months. Kid papers are harder. I save important stuff like report cards, and things that come home laminated, or stuff that I can tell they've put a lot of effort into. Ditto papers and worksheets usually go straight to the recycle bin. All the gray area stuff goes into a Rubbermaid tote that I've been ignoring for a while lol.

Toys are an issue. How old are your kids? Personally I hate small, crappy toys (like happy meal stuff). I donate those to the after school program for them to put into their prize box. How attached are your kids to their toys? You might be surprised at how willing they are to donate toys to other kids. Since it's almost Christmas, you could use this as an opportunity to have a conversation about helping those less fortunate- they would be giving a gift of happiness by passing on a toy/stuffy versus "discarding it and hurting its feelings." I do NOT advocate anthropomorphizing objects, but that is a conversation that I've had before, so I wanted to include it.

Finally, your husband's "comments" need to be shut the fuck down. Establish a list. If it's not on the list, it doesn't get bought. Do not write on the list for him. If he brings up an item, tell him to write it on the list. If he texts you an item, tell him to write it on the list when he gets home. The cereal thing- "sorry didn't get cereal, but if you're going to the store please pick up X and Y." Does he commute by car? If so, you should outsource groceries to him.

This is probably your best bet for DIY. It's most likely only gonna fit your core stuff and not much in regards to expansions. Honestly your best bet is probably to buy a Plano 732 and use pluck foam (the plucked bits to cushion your figures if you care about that sort of thing). Your best bet for storing map tiles IMO is [this CD case](AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Wallet (128 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JdaJybHXQN7YW). It holds all map tiles from all expansions tiles sized 4 squares wide. All the other larger tiles fit in one of the boxes for expansions (that's where I keep them at least. Between the Plano holding all of my cards and figures except my skirmish cards (which I have in a binder using these sheets) the CD case does a nice job of keeping everything easy to grab for set ups.

I LOVE these dvd storage cubes

these are probably the best thing ever for storage. they come in other colors i just couldn't finfd on amazon.

and use these with them. again come in multiple colors. Both the shelf and bins are cheaper at like walmart and kmart, the bins are like $2 a piece and i got the shelf for $35.

and then these water speakers

and this awesome light projector

i like these salt lamps which help clean the air and give a nice relaxing lighting

and this because everyone should have a lucky elephant in their room

thsee pillows

i have this wall art and love it, but it's not purple or black.

but this is purple

maybe this

and then i think you should go to kirklands and buy lots because kirklands is the best store ever.

and wall sconces

Yeah I transfer them myself.

I buy these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Plastic-Sleeves-Non-Woven-sleeves-StarTechDeals/dp/B014Q8XTZE/ref=pd_bxgy_3/142-6081281-7259919?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B014Q8XTZE&pd_rd_r=d50c8b42-5d1e-422c-8cc3-90db649edec6&pd_rd_w=FM49M&pd_rd_wg=nqI3W&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=FV64X32MDRTK6NVBNGVW&psc=1&refRID=FV64X32MDRTK6NVBNGVW

If you have a 3/4 disc set, two inserts and cover art will fit in one sleeve.

The initial transfer will take you a long time but after that it's not too bad to do as you go.

Pros: the space saving and ease of accessing your movies is immeasurably easier. I live in a small apartment and didn't want to have this hobby take over the space or to have to stop collecting so this was my only option and I've been happy.

Cons: They look fine but don't display well on a shelf so I would recommend switching to a box system where they are stored away. If you like displaying your collection, I don't think you'll be happy with this method.

I went through this last year. I ended up following a KonMari-style method: a combination of keeping what made me happy and finding the best way to keep it organized.

Here's what I did:

• Consolidated my consoles/games. I realized I didn't need a Wii since I had a Wii U, didn't need an N64 if I could get all of my games on Virtual Console, etc. Sold/donated all redundancies
  
• Laid out all of my remaining physical games on the floor. Picked up each game one by one and thought about them. If I had particularly fond memories of the game and holding it excited me, I had beaten it, and I intended to play it again someday, I kept it. Every other game that didn't meet this criteria was sold/donated
  
• Realized the game cases took up a lot of space and didn't bring me joy, so I sold/donated all of my game cases
  
• Bought this disc binder and two of these DS/3DS card cases from Amazon. The card cases fit inside the binder, so every single one of my physical games lives inside this binder. It makes me very happy
  
  Hope this helps.

Just a few suggestions. 1 your tv needs to go up a bit. I like this stand. I hate the tiny feet. It’s easy to attach. Universal Swivel TV Stand/Base Table Top TV Stand 27 to 55 inch TVs 80 Degree Swivel, 4 Level Height Adjustable, Heavy Duty Tempered Glass Base, Holds up to 99lbs Screens, HT04B-001 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9PLP48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_q-J2Db2JB3PCE For the bed. Bed skirts don’t tend to work out. Use a fitted sheet instead. It’ll give a better look at a cheap price. If you decide to get a bed frame you could put your tv on the dresser. A shelving unit might help. I use boxes with lids to keep things uncluttered. FURINNO Turn-N-Tube 5-Tier Multipurpose Shelf Display Rack, Single, Light Cherry/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FK57S2P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QcK2DbB9YZPJ8 If you want a entertainment stand this would be reasonable. Furinno No Tools Tube Entertainment Center, Light Cherry/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083IYNSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8dK2DbQJ2ZV0S the Furrino is lightweight so I recommend furniture anti tip straps. While these are listed for dvds they are good for organizing. Snap-N-Store DVD Storage Box, 6" x 8.25" x 16.5", Holds up to 26 DVDs in Cases, Black (SNS01524) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EFJY3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ChK2DbYPZ7H31 There are also these. Household Essentials 84-1 Foldable Fabric Storage Bins | Set of 6 Cubby Cubes with Handles | Teafog, 6 lbs, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756P72MW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6iK2Db1TD89GG A cube storage system if you need more space. SONGMICS Cube Storage Organizer, 9-Cube DIY Plastic Closet Cabinet, Modular Bookcase, Storage Shelving with Doors for Bedroom, Living Room, Office, 36.6 L x 12.2 W x 36.6 H Inches Black ULPC33HV1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLVVPF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ZjK2DbZ933MEM .If you want a bed frame something like this might be an option. Zinus Dawn 14 Inch Easy To Assemble SmartBase Mattress Foundation / Platform Bed Frame / Box Spring Replacement, Full https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R6OXIFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_LmK2DbP1RHTQR if you add a frame be sure to measure. They can get tall fast. Something like this is nice but make sure you don’t tend to hit toes on the posts. If so many buy black pipe insulation from a hardware store that looks like pool noodles. Just some organizing suggestions to get started.

Hey all,

Just ordered my first turntable (a Pro-Ject DC Esprit) and I'm extremely excited to receive it and play my first ever record! I'm ordering a few classics on Amazon to get started and I notice that some of them are remastered versions (e.g. Pearl Jam's "Ten"). How do these remasters hold up compared to the originals? Am I better off tracking down the originals of these classics or would I be okay ordering the remastered record? Also, is Amazon typically a solid place to order records, or am I better off getting better quality from another website? Unfortunately I live in a small town in Virginia with no dedicate audio store so anything in-person will be extremely hit or miss.

Part two: Should I be concerned about ordering inner sleeves for my records? Something like these or these? I know I need to go ahead and order a brush to clean the records every time before I play them, but I saw these sleeves as well and don't know if they're really even necessary or overrated, or if they're absolutely necessary. Thanks for any pointers for a newbie!

Personally, I think displaying a bunch of game and movies cases looks really tacky...
I know some people like to show off their collections, but from a design perspective, it's just not attractive to look at.
I've got a huge game and blu-ray/DVD collection, and I keep them all in attractive storage cases like these: Option 1 or these: Option 2.
Then you can create really simple Google doc that is basically an inventory of your collection to show what sleeve number every disk is stored in. Access it through your phone or tablet, and you've got a constantly up-to-date list of your collection. Much more attractive and organized.

Hey! Sorry I didn't get back to you last night. Let me walk you through my process step-by-step:

Finding the right art for the cover is the hardest part for me. Usually I go to Google Images, put in the title of the movie I'm doing, then set it to look for large images, and choose a good poster or something. Of these four, Le Boucher and Les Bonnes Femmes are posters I found on Google Images, and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia is an awesome image I found on deviantArt.

When doing that, choosing what to put on the back cover is the hardest part. Usually I cut out something from the poster or an image from the film (as you can see in the bottom two; Les Bonnes Femmes is a cut-out from this well-known poster, and for Le Boucher I cut off the bottom quarter of this poster and put it on the back; the rest of the back cover for Les Bonnes Femmes was the same solid color as on the poster, but it was harder for Le Boucher, since a solid red looked weird. To get around that, I copied a small area from the poster and put it on the back, then pasted it again, flipped it, and put it in, and continued taking other chunks and rearranging them until they covered the whole back. I did the same thing for the empty space I had on the spine). For the first custom cover I did, for Breathless before I knew it was in the Criterion Collection, I cut out an image of the main characters together, put it on the bottom of the cover and let the rest be white, and put a quote from the film in the middle. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia has the image wrap around the case; the only changes I made were to switch the title and the director's credit so the title is on the front, and to put the name on the spine by copying the title and moving the words to be side-by-side, then sticking that where the spine goes.

Now, that only applies to films that don't have wide releases; for Kill Bill, for example, a quick search for "kill bill vol 1 cover" brings me all this. Sometimes even for films like that, I hate the covers given, and decide to make my own anyways. I normally would have done something different for A Better Tomorrow, but I got lucky and found a high-res cover, and, like I said, got kinda lazy with it.

Anyways, actually making the cover in Photoshop is pretty easy. It all just comes down to measurements. Note: These measurements are specific for these empty cases, which are the ones I use, which have a thickness of 11mm. Other size cases, including normal cases you get here in the west, will require other measurements. You'll just have to fiddle around until you get something that works for you, I'm afraid. Even if you're not planning on using the 11mms, I can at least give you my measurements as a starting point:

When I go into Photoshop, I make a single document which is 3168 pixels wide by 1823 pixels tall. The front and back cover, then, get resized in a new tab to 1527 x 1823 and put on each end of the document. I make the spine in a new document at 1823 pixels wide, 114 pixels tall, then flip it once I'm done, so it's 114 pixels wide, 1923 tall, and put it in the middle of the original document. I then save that for web and documents and load it into Microsoft Word, where Word makes it really small. In Word, I resize it to be 10.67 inches wide by 5.87 inches tall, and flip it so it fits on the page. If there's any white on the edges of the cover, I put a border around the whole thing so I know where to cut. Then I print it, cut it out and put it in the case, and it fits just about perfectly.

To be honest, I have no idea if the pixel count even really matters all that much, since I resize it in Word anyways, but doing this process works for me, so I don't change anything.

Sorry, there's probably a lot of unnecessary info here. If you have any questions or need any clarification, feel free to ask.

Another option, instead of a binder, is using these plastic holders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014Q8XTZE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
You can put them in these storage boxes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XXGT7C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I have easily 200 movies per box and it also lets me save the artwork and inserts from the DVD case. I also have a binder, but I like being able to save the original covers easily.

On suggestion by another user in this group.

1 - Soft-sided CD/DVD holder for the map tiles. You can fit all but the two largest in a CD wallet though the long ones overlap the top CD sleeve a bit when placed in the lower pocket.

https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Nylon-DVD-Wallet-Capacity/dp/B00DIHVM36?_encoding=UTF8&deviceType=desktop&keywords=cd%20wallet&qid=1488128453&redirect=true&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

2 - bought the foam organizer for the base box, with the map tiles in the DVD holder it frees up more space in the foam organizer.

https://smile.amazon.com/Foam-tray-Imperial-Assault-board/dp/B014KSCYWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488128529&sr=8-1&keywords=imperial+assault+foam+insert

3 - all cards are in thick sleeves to prevent damage. I use Mayday Games MDG-7075 and MDG-7078. Thinking I will laminate the character cards or use photo-negative sleeves to protect them (still investigating).

4 - 3 ring binder to store all the cards except consumables, condition cards, etc (basically anything that you only need to pull 'some' of at the start of a match).

Something along the lines of this (I bought them in both sizes for IA at my local FLGS, $0.25 / page isn't bad at all). 3 ring binder with velcro closure was $3.00 at GoodWill.

5 - small PLANO organizer for all of the extra figures that I can't fit into the foam organizer...looking at a small case for figures, waiting on funds and to see what the other expansions will require.

6 - random Acrylic organizers bought at the Dollar Store. We use them for storing tokens as the 3 compartment with lid has been perfect so far. Condition tokens, crates, terminals, etc all sorted to a degree into those.

Hope some of that makes sense. I opted for foam for the core set rather than the Broken Token organizer because I intend to paint our collection as soon as it warms up a bit, don't want to use primer indoors and its too cold and wet outside to properly paint.

Have fun!

I recommend these. For Prime members, Amazon offers free two-day shipping is a pretty great deal :
https://www.amazon.com/Coverage-Blu-ray-Steelbook-Plastic-Sleeves/dp/B01D4WMWCO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

These cases are loose enough that you can easily store the J-card or backer card with the steelbook, without any hassle. I have found this case to be the most convenient option. This slipcover is closed at all sides and fully prevents scrathes.

So recently I've noticed a lot of youtubers "bagging" their movies. I wondered what they were seeing them on their shelves. I personally liked how they looked in the clear covers...but I also realized they can help protect them as well! I cant recommend them enough now! I bought these from amazon for only 6.99. Although they aren't a prime eligible item, they still came in 3 days. Plus, I think they add a bit of shine to your covers, ESPECIALLY on the steelbooks. No fingerprints now! Hope this helps someone!

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BLYJ6A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love this ceiling fan! It's really pretty and sleek.

This DVD/CD storage is cool! Especially if you don't have much room.

Thanks for the contest!

Hmm...inspire me to travel more...
I travel a lot anyways, but if I had to say one thing, it'd be this, which would let me bring along a ton more DVDs than I can at the moment.

If I win, thanks!! If not, congrats to whoever does :)

Do you own everything?

I use the Plano tackle box, DVD case, and Card binder storage solution and it works really well.

so another user posted this except for he linked the wrong storage box. Ill link the storage box that would work for it all. If you paint minis then i would suggest possibly felt/foam lining the plano storage boxes. This really is a great way to store the game.
Pie in the sky way to store everything: For map tiles: AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Wallet (128 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xF79DSJicfLBu
For command cards/character and imperial decks: BCW PRO 16-POCKET PAGE - TOPLOAD - (20 CT. PACK) FOR X-WING AND ARMADA UPGRADES https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OM5MGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jcKHoZQcRucSk
For agenda cards and mission cards: Ultra Pro 25/9 Pocket Page Protectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UjgMybSN3F7RS
Putting them in a binder lets you more easily find a specific card they fit in these sheets even with card sleeves. I bought a nice binder that has slip sleeves in it so that I can store all the rules and skirmish/mission pamphlets along with the sleeved card sheets.The CD case holds any tile 4 spaces wide I keep the larger tiles separate and was able to fit every expansion in the CD case.
For the minis and everything else: Plano Angled Tackle System 732 https://www.amazon.com/Plano-732-Extreme-Tackle-System/dp/B009JG53S0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490804922&sr=8-2&keywords=plano+732

If you are mostly interested in clearing room, you might as well recycle the cases and store the discs in a more compact manor, using [a case like this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VzNdzbDKRS4K7).

Physical media isn't much of an "investment", because it's generally so cheap and easy to buy new. Since your collection sounds a bit niche/obscure, it might have some items that are less common and more sought after/valuable, but that also means there's a smaller audience for it. Might be better off selling them online if you're concerned about how much you'll get for them, even though that's not the quick and easy way.

I got mine from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039ZWQQY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not official Ds cases, a bit flimsier and the color is slightly off from the official Nintendo ones but worth getting in bulk for my gba games. Eventually I'm gonna make it so they will fit game boy games. Most people probably are aware but I printed out all my covers at staples and found them on www.thecoverproject.net . They have pretty much all covers you could ever want and it's constantly being updated.

guilty.. but then the question leads to how many of you buy sleeves, chuck the jewel case, and store all the discs in a bin? LOL i actually alphabetized them too, with cardboard letter section dividers.

like you, i too believe in things tangible. I will admit though, i recently started looking into buying digital, however NOT A SINGLE SERVICE EXISTS in where you can legally buy DRM-FREE digital downloads.. tisk tisk.. guess it's back to bargin bins LOL.. oh and to your remark about losing the digital copies, i make backups of everything.

It's hard to say without knowing how much data you want to back up and what kind, but here it goes.

RAID is not backup, it's a stopgap measure for a very specific type of hardware failures. It's in the same class with surge suppressors.

If you want backup:

• Put a beefy HDD in the same PC and use software that will do periodic, fully automated backups to it for the data that you indicate.
  
• Get another beefy HDD in a portable enclosure and do backups to it periodically but more seldom, like once a month. Keep this HDD in a different location, like at work or at someone else's house.
  
• Get a DVD or BluRay writer, buy decent optical discs (google a bit, I'm not up to date on what brands are good quality nowadays) and burn data to them every 2-3 months. Burn at 4x preferably, or as slow as the burner will allow. Keep these discs in disc binders like this or this. It's important that they can be zipped close, to protect from light and dust. Store them vertically, in a dry place. Preferably in a 3rd location, different from both your home and the place where you keep the portable HDD.
  
  The intervals given here are just a suggestion. Think about it like this: if all other backups are lost (mechanical failure, theft, fire, hurricane etc.), how recent do you want the surviving backup to be?
  
  Optical discs are the single most reliable and most cheap form of backup for home use. They can take shocks and survive moves a lot better than mechanical HDDs. To put things in perspective: I'm currently copying data back to my NAS, from backup DVDs stored as described above, going back to 2000. I'm about 1/3 through ~500 discs and so far not a single failure.

I've been into record collecting for a few years now. I would definitely not use the sleeves with artwork, and I would strongly recommend not using the paper sleeves either, but rather picking up some poly-lined sleeves. I use these things not just for my NIN records, but for All of my records. I throw away any generic white sleeves, house the record in one of these poly-lined sleeves, and keep that and the empty sleeve with the artwork inside the jacket.

If you're using the sleeves with the artwork, they are likely to be damaged over time. The seems will probably split, particularly at side opposite the opening. Not only does this damage part of that packaging which contains artwork, but it creates dust and pulp as the paper breaks down from use, which can then get into your record causing popping, crackling and scratches.

The paper sleeves that come with the records do a pretty good job, and the eventual wear won't damage anything with artwork. However, the pulp/dust problem can still crop up. Also, regular paper sleeves can be kind of abrasive. They're not something that's going to create a big scratch, but they can contribute to wear on the record.

The poly-lined sleeves have a later of slick plastic that adds durability and smoothness. The plastic isn't abrasive and doesn't wear down the same way. It protects the record better, while keeping the record from damaging the jacket or any other artwork.

The paper cover on the case still looks like it's in relatively good condition. You could get a blank Blu-ray case and then put the paper cover in that and it would look just fine besides that little corner but at least the spine would look good on your shelf and the case wouldn't be all cracked up


Verbatim Blu-Ray DVD Blue Cases - 30pk - 98603 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTDU20U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P.zxDb65MC9WA


Something like this

I often prefer listening to an entire album. It brings me back to the days of CD players (before mix CDs were the rage). You'd hop in a friend's car and sift through the giant book of cds to pick an album.

Plus--it helps tame the desire to just skip a song, hoping for something better.

I love these protectors: https://www.malkoprotectors.com/movieprotectors
I've only used these, as I started protecting my steelbooks a few weeks ago and these were perfect.
You can also buy them at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NK37B3P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Honestly just get something [like this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ROGD4E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and straight up replace the cases. It's cheap enough that it is worth it and honestly since I've started doing this all of my PS1/Dreamcast games look like new. You can clean off all the stickers you want but things like scratches/scuffs/cracks can't be removed.

1. I don’t know, sorry. All I do know is that vinyl collectors are picky! So don’t over-estimate condition
   
   
2. Use these (or something similar) for the records, and get something like this to Mail them
   
   Hope that helps!
   
   EDIT: I just realized you were talking about 45s and not 33s. My advice still stands, just use stuff for 45s instead of 33s like I picked out.

My collection started off that way in labeled ziplock bags but I recently switched over to this cd binder that fit every tile with room to spare. Next step are hero and overlord card binders and perhaps a miniature case.

I order them from here, however it seems like they send a different brand every time I order, the first batch I got were OKER brand and those are the best ones with resealable tape on the edge of the flap, the other ones they send require you to tape them closed yourself since the resealable flap is more towards the middle of the flap and doesn’t work well with Blu-rays.

I bought the dividers from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFPV0LC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought these vinyl letters.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033U4K0A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My lovely wife and I sat down with a clear ruler and placed each of the 1" x 1" from the bottom corner. Took about 30 minutes to do them all.

I would say you dont need to downsize your collection. You need to downsize your storage. I went with These Binders for my collection, got my 600+ DVDs down into a dozen books for under 120 bucks. Each book holds 48 and is expandable to 60. I keep my Blu Rays in cases, but the DVDs are definitely down to binders, and I am so much happier with it.

EDIT: And I chose those binders since they are nice enough to still be displayed

Muddiness is a big complaint. Sometimes master tape transfers to vinyl can enhance the good and bad. So perhaps it's even more so for the red vinyl edition. But do your own research, see if you find contrary testimonials. I've normally relied on Amazon, Discogs, and Steve Hoffman forums for my questions.

As far as the sleeves, I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B1WQV6S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502818605&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=anti+static+record+sleeves&dpPl=1&dpID=41WWDtn1tEL&ref=plSrch

Disc Keepers with rounded bottoms. I like them. A lot of people like to go with the MoFi sleeves. I like the keepers for the rounded bottoms. Makes it easier to 'drop' into outer sleeve.

I honestly just didn't personally care for the film. Whedon and Ruffalo did an incredible job introducing the Hulk in The Avengers, so I'm completely happy starting the Hulks story from there. STOKED for Ragnarok!

Also, I have mine in protective sleeves!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4WMWCO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GbXAybK501SBC

Hmmm, i would use cassete cases since its cheaper and they are really fun to make, im casing my entire collection and its really satisfying, here is a video in case you dont know what im talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZhZBXln9gw

Anyway, here you go:

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Black-Nintendo-Empty-Replacement-VGBR14DSBK/dp/B0039ZWQQY

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Black-Nintendo-Empty-Replacement-VGBR14DSBK/dp/B0039ZY4NM

If you want to keep all of them, you could also consider one of those CD/DVD/BD Book-Like Cases. You throw away all boxes and just put the disks in it. You would still have the same amount of stuff, but it would take much less space and make moving it around a lot easier.

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Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DVDW-92-Capacity-Classic/dp/B00005ATMD/

20-30 from any one store is almost guaranteed a "no". We need some of them for marketing and displays, and spare cases for 3ds games that get traded without cases. I also give some to people when they buy a game if they ask for a case, or if people are reasonable. But I wouldn't be able to give as many as you are talking about.

If you don't care what the actual cover art is (assuming you just want the case and will toss the art), if you catch it right after a big trade you may have better luck.

We can't sell our cases. Don't know what price you'd be aiming for, but you could always try amazon for something like this if you can't get enough from the stores.

I have a few suggestions for ways you could solve this.

1. Use this to fix the case.
   
   
2. Pretty sure 100 will last you awhile
   
   
3. Slim form factor!
   
   
4. It even makes them easier to browse!

Made them myself. Took about 30 minutes of work. Had to have each letter lined up perfectly lol.

I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFPV0LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GfczzbBBZC1KA

And these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033U0Q7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.gczzb6YDSQD7

Do you have dvds? If you really like them and just dont like the space they take up, ditch the cases and put them in a binder like this https://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-DVDW-92-Capacity-Classic/dp/B00005ATMD/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=dvd+binder&qid=1571417949&sprefix=dvd+binder&sr=8-5

They make ones that look like books too if you want something more asthetic.

I'm moving into a studio and am trying down by taking them out of cases and into sleeves like this. While it's a bit less browsable, they are tidy and attractive and take up significantly less space. I'd like to get a nice filing cabinet for them, but right now I'm using boxes like these and they're acceptable. Have to buy them 50 at a time, which is silly. You could probably use a plastic one of the same dimensions.

I found an old CD case that I still had CDs in. I had to clean off the dust and remove the old CDs, but afterwards it works very well.

The largest tiles will not fit, but I got all but maybe 2 from the core set into the binder.


I would say anything with a soft sleeve should work. Maybe something like this? Amazon

If you don't already know how to rip DVDs, perhaps a simpler method of a DVD binder:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Nylon-CD-DVD-Binder/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398887816&sr=8-1&keywords=dvd+binder

They take much less space than the Jewel cases and you can still play the videos on the TV without tying up your laptop.

Otherwise, look here: http://lifehacker.com/380702/five-best-dvd-ripping-tools

once you've ripped the videos you can store them on a microSD card and play them on most android tablets.

I recently did this and saved an entire book shelf.

I bought 2 similar binders, gutted my DVDs, TV, Blueray and CDs (kept about a dozen limited editions and fancy packaging as is).

I gave away all my CD cases to a friend who has a large CD collection and would like to repair some cracked jewel cases.

I have a few suggestions.

Make the stuff the responsibility of the person who wants it. Their job to deal with them, and they must store them in their own space. This might change their minds about how important the stuff is, but even if it doesn't, the stuff is dealt with.

Sound and video discs can take up a fraction of the space if you take them out of their plastic cases and store them in a binder like this. I took my CD music library from a wall shelf down into two of those binders. It was amazing.

Digitizing the music/video takes the least space of all, and 1 TB external hard drives are now about $60. The major "expense" is time in ripping the files. Again that should also be the responsibility of the person who wants to keep it.

looks cool. maybe next time buy some sleeves and punch through the sleeves instead. they'll also be protected. you could rotate what you display without destroying the jackets.

Most PS1 one-disc games use the clear standard jewel case. You can get a 50 pack on Amazon for really cheap: http://www.amazon.com/50-STANDARD-Clear-Jewel-Case/dp/B002ROGD4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419256565&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+jewel+cases

Great idea!!

AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Binder (400 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_V1ezybBEHN9P8

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RU9ALWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517784845&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=DVD+sleeves+200&dpPl=1&dpID=31w-tzFcRZL&ref=plSrch

Not sure if that link will work, on mobile. But it was a pack of 200 dvd sleeves for 13.99 from startechdeals. *on amazon

Only other detail i can think of is that there isn't an actual holder for the disc it just sits loosely in the sleeve. And we just cut out the dvd artwork from every single case's insert.

The box was purchased from an office depot for about 15 bucks, and holds 400 of those sleeves with the dvd disc and cover art. The full box weighs maybe less than 10 pounds, which is amazing compared to what it would be like with the actual cases.

I use these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1WQV6S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00


I use them alongside any sleeves that my old albums come with. These are better because I can easily slide the album in and out while keeping these sleeves inside the cover.

Just get some of these, approximately $ .50 per case. They are nearly identical to the cases which Sony uses... IMO the best cases.

https://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Blu-Ray-DVD-Blue-Cases/dp/B00QTDU20U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539696776&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=verbatim+blu+ray+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41K3FCOPb2L&ref=plSrch

Any recommendations? There are a ton and none that cheap, but I’m still in need of some. Just want something that’ll fit all. Thinking of these

This is a pdf of the maps without spoilers so the rebels can set it up without spoiling the game:


https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/117642/campaign-tile-guide


I recommend using a CD Case like this to store your map tiles:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DIHVM36/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I purchased them on amazon: Malko Blu-ray Steelbook Protector... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NK37B3P?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Came as a 10 pack for $11. Highly recommend!

this works perfect for 7"

I recently threw out all of my DVD cases and put all of my DVDs into a a big CD binder similar to this and I haven't been missing the cases at all. If you don't mind parting with the cases, it's one way to free up a lot of space without having to build anything.

Buy a CD holder.(example). Congrats, now 400 games takes up a whopping 6 inches of shelf space.

I recently used these to make some cases for my loose handheld games. They turned out pretty well! http://imgur.com/JXdN0pN

I need about 20 of them and pretty quickly so I was looking at these:

https://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Blu-Ray-DVD-Blue-Cases/dp/B00QTDU20U/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Verbatim%2BBlu-Ray%2BDVD%2BBlue%2BCases%2B-%2B30pk%2B-%2B98603&qid=1569433379&sr=8-1&th=1

Thanks. These are the ones I buy. The actual ps4 cases are slightly smaller and cost about twice as much so I just get those ones.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019R8HBMK/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

these are nice.

I use a large cd case. Most will fit in the cd slots. The massive tiles go in a bag that I slide in the back of the cd case. With all the expansions, I'm about 3/4 of the way full. I use this: AmazonBasics Nylon CD/DVD Wallet (128 Capacity) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVM36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mueyxbF5K6DEK

This case is really old, found it in a storage box. /u/Hudson187 found something similar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_V1ezybBEHN9P8
Seems like a lot of options in that category.

That's an easy way for them to get dusty or damaged. Just buy a disc case like this one and sort them in alphabetical order.

I'm using these. They even fit gatefolds/doubles, although some are a bit tight.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DKNNCTL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I recommend these inner sleeves:

http://www.amazon.com/Diskeeper-Antistatic-Record-Sleeves-Pack/dp/B00E41PYKC/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416495925&sr=1-10

These for outer sleeves:

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Outer-Record-Sleeves-Pack/dp/B00B1UML82/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416495925&sr=1-3

These inner sleeves are also good if you're dealing with older records with very tight jackets or modern records with thick cardstock inner sleeves. With a cardstock inner sleeve, I use them as liner sleeves.

http://www.amazon.com/Diskeeper-Round-Bottom-Record-Sleeves/dp/B00B1WQV6S/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416495925&sr=1-7

I also think the Spin Clean is essential if you are going to buy used records.

RE: the amp, I have no experience with it, but if you are unsure about the amp and want to take it out of the equation entirely, look into powered/active speakers. You don't need an amp with those.

I use Malko protectors from Amazon. 10 for $12. Fully inclosed with tabs. Cases have protective peel plastic as well. If you don't like the tab, it can be snipped off and be used as a closed flip case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QTDU20U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466037241&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bluray+case

Get these, trim original dvd cover to fit in the front, problem solved....

go with a binder i just recently put most of my dvds in a 400 disc binder that i got from amazon for $30 this

Yeah, they look cool and all, but I'd always prefer a regular vinyl.

The plastic they're packaged in also can further damage the record. I always put these on any records that go in those clear PVC packaging.

I have two of these. Each one can hold like 200 discs.

Every disc comes out of its case (which goes directly into the recycle bin), and the discs are placed in CD sleeves in one of these boxes. One box is for TV seasons; one box is for movies. Both are alphabetized. I have no doubles and never will. I buy movies without the cases when possible.

If you would like to keep them but don't like the amount of space they take up, you put them in these type of things https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DIHVM36?psc=1

I have something similar, albeit less "fancy". It's basically this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Binder-Holder-Storage-Capacity/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3005ZO2U9IBZY&keywords=cddvd+storage+case&qid=1564319839&s=electronics&sprefix=cd+dvd+storage%2Celectronics%2C177&sr=1-5

These are what I use. Also available in different quantities.

Would a ziploc bag be suitable, or do i need one of [these] (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004BLYJ6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5-pEDbJEP80FP)?

> How do you organize your compact discs?

Using a binder case.

You can still buy them...

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Nylon-DVD-Binder-Capacity/dp/B00DIHVMEA

Anybody use these round bottom LP sleeves from Diskeeper?

Record Divider Cards

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFPV0LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_BJ1bT1pFhjzwd


DYMO LabelManager 160

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X9VZ70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WotTmsTwpb8Us

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKNNCTL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vvYZBb2SFZDMW

Does anyone have these outer sleeves? How are they?

I threw all the boxes away and put the booklets and CDs into a folder thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Binder-Capacity-Nylon-Black/dp/B00DIHVMEA

these ones

I kept the discs as a backup, but I moved them all to an album.

For the dividers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFPV0LC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the letters:
https://www.amazon.com/Duro-Decal-Permanent-Adhesive-Letters/dp/B0033U0Q7Q/ref=pd_bxgy_23_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0033U0Q7Q&pd_rd_r=Q7BXRET0944YXEQ4MHA3&pd_rd_w=jqYPG&pd_rd_wg=NpX85&psc=1&refRID=Q7BXRET0944YXEQ4MHA3

I use the AmazonBasics CD Wallet. It holds all of the tiles that are up to 4x4, for all of the expansions, with room to spare. Then I just put the tiles that are longer than 4 spaces in a Ziploc bag, separated by expansion.

Verbatim Blu Ray Cases Bulk (30 Pack) 98603 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTDU20U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_0qWBwbX39ES7B

Or get a couple of these.

You could just get a traditional CD case (like this) and just keep your albums up for display?

you can get ride of the cases and use instead a disc binder for storage of your games/movies

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Binder-Holder-Storage-Capacity/dp/B00DIHVMEA/

Amazon has one, and they deliver.
Edit: if you have prime you’ll get it in 2 days.

This is what I use to store my collection https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EFJY3U?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

One box fits about 30-35 movies

I only have about 15 DVD's so I got a box off Amazon to store them in too.

I use these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BFPV0LC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458884998&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Record+dividers&dpPl=1&dpID=51ORsOpTLCL&ref=plSrch

With these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0033U0Q7Q/ref=pd_aw_fbt_23_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=11QPEWNETPPMQ378ANYT

Do what I did. I kept all my DVDs, but threw away all of the plastic cases. I put them all in a 3 cd cases. Two of them are of these: Atlantic 96635496 Parade Stores 96 Disc-Black
http://amzn.com/B00146E50U

eBay also has some cartridge cases that are empty for specific games, and you can get these for DS games

I'd still take the physical copies with you if you can.

Grab a CD binder and throw the disks and covers in there, and forget about the plastic clamshell cases for now. Those are cheap to buy later anyway.

These are the first I found. There are probably places to order a larger quantity for a lower unit price.

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Black-Nintendo-Replacement-VGBR14DSBK/dp/B0039ZWQQY

Might have to search around for lower quantity listings.

Sadly this is unrelated to asset protection and more how they process returns.

• Buy game at wal-mart
  
  
• Open package, remove disc
  
  
• Put in blank disc
  
  
• Use your shrink wrap that you got on Amazon for $6 to re-seal it.
  
  
• Return to store with receipt, because it's unopened you will get a cash refund
  
  Because the product is sealed it will be placed back onto the shelves. Next person that buys it will be screwed over and now has to try to convince a manager that the 'sealed' package they bought had a fake disc in it.
  
  Please do not ever actually do this, this is a good way to randomly screw people over. Wal-mart should be very careful about allowing returned goods to be sold. There's been instances where kids received 'new' MP3 players that had adult content placed on them and then returned to the store.

Missed that part in the op. Are you keeping your place in Britain while coming to the US? You could always get one of these for your dvds and leave the empty cases behind.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Nylon-DVD-Binder-Capacity/dp/B00DIHVMEA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505752621&sr=8-5&keywords=dvd+case